SES AND CANAL+ SIGNED LONG-TERM PACT

The deal has been done. SES, the satellite operator, and Canal+ have inked a long-term agreement. It is a multi-year and multi-transponder framework pact for SES satellite company in both France and Africa. Both parties will benefit with the contract conditions. It represents the volume, extended duration and payment terms.

Commenting about the pact, Ferdinand Kayser, the Chief Commercial Officer of SES, said: “CANAL+ Group is a long-standing partner for SES, and we are committed to support our customer’s strategy and business in established and emerging markets. We are pleased that this contract demonstrates CANAL+’s long-term commitment to satellite and to SES”.

On the other hand, Sylvain Géron, the Chief Technology Officer, CANAL+ Group, stated: “Our long-term partnership with SES is an important element in our strategy to grow our reach, adapt to new technologies (HD and UHD), and maximize efficiencies”.